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Haruna Ishola
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Haruna Ishola Bello, also known as Haruna Ishola, was a renowned Yoruba musician and father of Apala music in Nigeria. His debut album, "Late Oba Adeboye (The Orimolusi Of Ijebu-Igbo)," which was initially a commercial failure, marked the beginning of Ishola's musical career in 1948. Yet, he developed a reputation as the most sought-after entertainer for parties among Nigeria's wealthy elite due to his constant touring. Ishola produced several hit songs that made him become well-known and earn him honors.
Discography
Albums20
SRPS 16
SRPS 161920 • albumTracks: 2
Apala Disco
Apala Disco1920 • albumTracks: 2
Eku Adegboro
Eku Adegboro1920 • albumTracks: 2
Ninu Ese
Ninu Ese1920 • albumTracks: 6
Adisa Alago
Adisa Alago1920 • albumTracks: 2
Ogun Lonile Aro
Ogun Lonile Aro1920 • albumTracks: 2
Ina Ran
Ina Ran1920 • albumTracks: 6
Eyin Ti Nperi Wa S'aida
Eyin Ti Nperi Wa S'aida1920 • albumTracks: 2
Ire Ni Temi
Ire Ni Temi1920 • albumTracks: 2
On My Way To London
On My Way To London1920 • albumTracks: 2
Baba Njeba Vol
Baba Njeba Vol1920 • albumTracks: 2
Iwa La
Iwa La1920 • albumTracks: 2
T.O.S Benson
T.O.S Benson1920 • albumTracks: 2
Alhaji Lamidi Arowolo
Alhaji Lamidi Arowolo1920 • albumTracks: 2
Egbe Parkers
Egbe Parkers1920 • albumTracks: 2
Sunday Omo Sonubi
Sunday Omo Sonubi1920 • albumTracks: 2
Mary Awolowo
Mary Awolowo1920 • albumTracks: 6
Oroki Social Club
Oroki Social Club1920 • albumTracks: 2
Paluda
Paluda1920 • albumTracks: 2
Onise Nsise
Onise Nsise1920 • albumTracks: 2
Singles1
Late Owonifari
Late Owonifari1920 • singleTracks: 1
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